This 45-hour, self-paced course is designed to provide an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to implement a Structured Literacy (Orton-Gillingham) approach to intervention for students with language processing weaknesses.
Participants will explore science-backed Structured Literacy principles and instructional routines while developing practical strategies for effective implementation. Throughout the course, participants will have opportunities to apply and practice these evidence-based techniques to support student learning.
Number of CEUs: 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Continuing Education Hours: 40 hours
Please Note: If you would like to purchase fewer CEUs than the amount listed or purchase CEUs in 0.5-unit increments, please contact [email protected] for assistance. 0.5 - 3.5 CEUs are available to purchase with our team.
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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING UNITS THROUGH USD.
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING CEUs THROUGH USD.
黑料专区 – Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The 黑料专区 partners with this program to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the Credit Validation Program. To earn CEUs, participants must register for and successfully complete the coursework through the external program provider.
CEUs provide documentation of completed professional development and may be used to meet continuing education, professional development, credential, certification, or workplace requirements. Participants are responsible for confirming that CEUs meet the requirements of their employer, school district, credentialing organization, or other institution before enrolling.
Directions to Enroll for CEUs
Step 1: Register with the Partner Organization (Lexercise)
Complete your registration directly with the partner organization. Follow their instructions to begin the course and pay any required enrollment fees. Some courses, specifically DoDEA courses, may require participants to purchase units before the course ends; please check the enrollment window for details.
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
Step 2: Complete the Course
Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments.
Step 3: Register for CEUs
After confirming your registration with the partner organization and completing your program, return to the USD website.
If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or enrollment has already closed. Please check the enrollment dates or contact the organization directly to ask about late enrollment or future course offerings.
Step 4: Submit your Certificate of Completion
After completing this course, you are required to submit your Certificate of Completion, which will be provided by the program. Please be sure to purchase your CEUs first, then email your certificate to [email protected], including the course number in your message.
Step 5: Receive Your CEU Confirmation of Completion Letter
Once your certificate has been reviewed and your CEU completion has been processed, your Confirmation of Completion Letter will be available through your USD Student Account.
This letter documents the CEU hours you earned and can be downloaded, printed, and provided to your school district, employer/HR department, credentialing organization, or other institution as proof of completion.
For instructions on accessing your letter, please see .
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Interested in university credit instead?
If you would like to purchase USD Graduate-Level Extension Credit (GLEC) instead of CEUs, which provides university credit and an official 黑料专区 transcript, click here to view the GLEC option.
Prerequisites: Participants must successfully complete Course 1 or pass the corresponding test-out exams prior to enrolling in this course.
Audience: Parents, educators, school and district administrators, and aspiring literacy therapists
Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if the refund is requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.
Enrollment Open Through: May/31/2027 11:59 PM
Review step #4 for instructions on how to submit your Certificate of Completion.
Enrollment Open Through: Jan/01/2027 12:00 AM – December 31, 2027 11:59 PM
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